Darjeeling & Sikkim foothills of Himalaya

(11 Nights & 12 Days in India) Season: October to April. February Best Season: March, April & October, November

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kolkotta (Calcutta); Day 2: Kolkotta – New Jalpaiguri (Night Train); Day 3: NJP - Darjeeling on toy train; Day 4: Darjeeling; Day 5: Darjeeling; Day 6: Pelling; Day 7: Pelling; Day 8: Yoksum;
Day 9: Martham; Day 10: Gangtok; Day 11: Kalimpong; Day 12: Kalimpong – Bagdogra – Kolkotta or Delhi (flight) & night transfer to airoport; Day 13: Return flight to home.

(Note: This tour can be extended either to Bhutan & Nepal)

Darjeeling is surrounded by the chain of Mt Kanchendzonga & covered by Tea Gardens which produce the finest teas in the world.

It is the one & only place in the Himalayan region from where one can see the four out of the five highest peaks of the world. Namely: 1stMt Sagarmatha or Everest 8848 mts, 3rd Mt Kanchendzonga 8589 Mts, 4th Mt Lotse 8571 5th Mahakalu 8481.  Darjeeling was once a part of Sikkim & Nepal until the Raja of Sikkim handed it over to the “British East India Company”.
Apart from tea gardens & mountain ranges it is also known for The famouse "Darjeeling toy train" (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway) built during the Raj era is still operational and has been listed in the UNESCO world heritage list.

Darjeeling & Sikkim is a paradise for the nature lover & tranquility seekers, and perfect for trekking, hiking, birds watching & monastic tours, or simply just to relax. Apart from scenic beauties there are many important & beautiful monasteries in Sikkim to visit.  This tour gives you an excellent idea about the life style, traditions & culture of the eastern Himalayan people, Lepcha, Nepali & Bhutia. The people of these regions are very friendly, warm hearted, hospitable & courteous. Anyone can mingle with them being unnoticed.